State Democrats gathered at the capital on the anniversary of a mass shooting near Madison to push for gun control policies. Governor Tony Evers says the bill will enact what's called Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or so called 'red flag laws'. "In a state where nearly three of four gun deaths are suicide, having an ERPO process could be an important tool in helping us address firearm related suicides in Wisconsin." Evers says those ideas have broad support in the public, but not with … [Read More...]
Madison alders ask Air Force to reconsider F-35 placement at Truax
After hours of conversation, the Madison Common Council has decided to ask the Air Force to reconsider placing F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field. Tuesday night's council meeting hosted public comment, with most residents who spoke calling for the council to oppose the jets, which would replace the 115th Fighter Wing’s current F-16 jets, which are nearing the end of their service life. Two possible resolutions were brought to the table. One, declaring the common council doesn’t want the jets … [Read More...]
Hospitals oppose AARP caregiver legislation
Wisconsin hospitals say proposed legislation would saddle them with more regulations related to discharge planning. The Care Act would require that hospitals provide instructions to caregivers upon the discharge of their family members. Helen Marks Dicks is with AARP Wisconsin. "This bill has passed in 40 other states, and so it is not a radical idea. And it is something that is being implemented across the country," she said during a Capitol press conference on Tuesday. AARP cited a survey … [Read More...]
Drivers sought in fatal hit-and-runs
The drivers involved in two recent fatal hit-and-run crashes in Wisconsin are still being sought by police. A 60-year-old pedestrian severely injured in a Madison hit-and-run accident on Thursday, September 12 has died. The name of the Town of Brooklyn man has not been released and Madison police are still searching for the driver. It was raining at the time and the victim was wearing dark clothing. Accident scene investigators said the impact with the vehicle caused him to land more than 100 … [Read More...]
‘Vape kings’ in court
Prosecutors say a Racine County THC vape cartridge operation busted this month was the largest in the country. Brothers Tyler and Jacob Huffhines were in court in Kenosha Monday to answer a series of drug charges. During that court appearance, prosecutors maintained the two spent $300,000 in California on THC oil which they used to start their drug empire. The DA said the brothers worked out of a condominium they rented from their mother, and that they even had a payroll for employees. … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Madison alders ask Air Force to reconsider F-35 placement at Truax
After hours of conversation, the Madison Common Council has decided to ask the Air Force to reconsider placing F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field. Tuesday night’s council meeting hosted public comment, with most residents who spoke calling for the council to oppose the jets, which would replace the 115th Fighter Wing’s current F-16 jets, which […]
Crime & Courts
State Democrats introduce ‘red flag law’ bill, already face stiff opposition from Republicans
State Democrats gathered at the capital on the anniversary of a mass shooting near Madison to push for gun control policies. Governor Tony Evers says the bill will enact what’s called Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or so called ‘red flag laws’. “In a state where nearly three of four gun deaths are suicide, having an […]
Titletown Report
Packers send Davis to Raiders
Just over two weeks into the season, the Green Bay Packers sent wide receiver and return specialist Trevor Davis to the Oakland Raiders with a reported sixth-round draft pick coming back to Green Bay in return. On Monday, the Packers had claimed kick return specialist Tremon Smith off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith […]
Sports
Packers send Davis to Raiders
Just over two weeks into the season, the Green Bay Packers sent wide receiver and return specialist Trevor Davis to the Oakland Raiders with a reported sixth-round draft pick coming back to Green Bay in return. On Monday, the Packers had claimed kick return specialist Tremon Smith off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith […]